ELIT 39
Contemporary Literature
Course Description
This course is a critical examination of representative, contemporary literary works of the post-WWII period, with emphasis on more recent works and intercultural offerings, and attention to key trends, styles, and issues in a global context.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27269 | ELIT 39 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Deborah Garfinkle | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
ELIT 39.50Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Happening Ernaux © 2019 ISBN: 9781609809485 | Textbook | Required | $11.00 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $4.40 |
| Fat Ham Ijames © 2023 ISBN: 9781636701684 | Textbook | Required | $17.95 | $13.50 | $13.46 | $7.18 |
| Human Acts Kang ISBN: 9781101906743 | Textbook | Required | $13.00 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $5.20 |
| James Everett ISBN: 9780385550369 | Textbook | Required | $21.75 | $16.50 | $16.31 | $8.70 |
| Fat Ham Ijames ISBN: 9781636701691 | E-Book | Required | $17.95 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.